Harish Rao said the govt was trying to blame the previous BRS govt for the 22A issue
He alleged that around 40,000 acres in Yadadri district had been included in the 22A list and questioned why action was not taken earlier. 179 was issued on Dec 31, 2025, directing collectors to provide details of lands for inclusion under 22A. He also said an order was issued on Sept 11, 2025 for preparation of a new prohibition list, followed by lists and gazette notifications in various districts.
He explained that Section 22A was originally introduced to protect govt, assigned, endowment, Waqf and other protected lands.
Speaking at the meeting, Harish Rao said, “Everyone we meet is speaking about the 22A problem. Families are unable to sell their properties, arrange marriages or fund their children’s education,” he said. “But today, ordinary people’s properties are being added to the prohibited list,” he alleged. Harish Rao said the govt was trying to blame the previous BRS govt for a problem that, according to him, arose after the Congress came to power. Harish Rao said land is not just a piece of property for ordinary people. For a family, it can be the last financial support during a medical emergency,” he said. “If the CM’s property can be removed overnight, why are ordinary people being forced to run from office to office?” he asked. Harish Rao said the problem had affected not only rural lands but also urban properties.
Hyderabad: Former minister T Harish Rao demanded judicial inquiry into 22A prohibited properties lists, alleging that it has become a major problem for lakhs of people across Telangana . He alleged that the Congress govt had put large numbers of private properties, houses and agricultural lands into the prohibited list without proper verification and demanded resignation of revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, accusing him of being responsible for the alleged fiasco. “For a farmer, land is his livelihood. For a poor family, it is a lifetime’s savings. For a middle-class family, it is security for their children’s future. For a father, it may be the property saved for his daughter’s marriage. For parents, it may be the only support for their children’s education. Harish Rao further alleged that even chief minister A Revanth Reddy’s own house in Jubilee Hills had appeared in the 22A list and was removed after the issue was raised. He alleged that GO No.